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Don’t let your dear dog become a pup-sicle How to keep fluffy friends from freezing this winter

Keep pets inside during the winter or create a warm, wind-proof shelter with dry bedding.

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While your playful pup may enjoy romping in the snow, the cold weather is not the place your pet should stay for long periods of time.

Coloradans are infamous for their love of dogs. Bill Bellerdine, sergeant in charge of animal services for the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, notes this fact after receiving several calls a day during a snowstorm from people concerned for pets in their neighborhoods.

Shelter requirements The below-freezing temperatures during Colorado winters call for extra care of pets. Bellerdine said if dogs are not inside or do not have a doggy door, it is important they have a shelter set up for winter weather.

Centennial, for instance, has an ordinance about pet safety in the winter season.

According to the ordinance, pets must be protected from the wind, rain, sun and snow by having a shelter that is large enough for the dog to turn around, is well ventilated and clean, is structurally sound

WINTER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR DOG frostbite. Consider using a dog sweater and dog boots.

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and has adequate bedding. Animals should have access to fresh water at all times.

The size and breed of the dog has a large influence on the amount of time it should be in a snow.

Bellerdine received a call from a

neighbor about a Siberian husky who was left out all day. When officials responded to the call, they discovered the dog could use a doggy door to go inside, but would rather be in the snow.

Bellerdine emphasized dogs

should always have access to fresh water.

Even though Bellerdine said that 90 percent of the calls he receives about dogs left out in the cold result in no safety action needed, the calls have helped save the lives of some animals.

“If it is too cold for you to be outside,” Bellerdine said, “it is definitely too cold for your dog.”

On the leash Certain precautions should be taken when pets are taken for walks in the cold and snow.

The salt used to clear sidewalks can dry out and damage paws.

Bellerdine suggested washing the paws and the bellies of pets after a walk to clean off salts and chemicals.

In the same way that people put on lip balm, Bellerdine suggested putting petroleum jelly on your dog’s paws. It will help prevent the effects of cold weather on the exposed skin. In addition, it will protect pets with lots of fur on their paws from getting ice stuck in their feet.

Who to call If an animal is not receiving proper care in winter conditions, call Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region at 719-444-0179 or your local animal control services.

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As her time in the state Senate winds down, Linda Newell is looking toward the future.

“I better find something fast,” the term-limited Littleton Democrat said with a laugh. “Because I just got my last paycheck.”

For the first time in eight years, Newell will not be an elected official when the Legislative session starts Jan. 11. Looking back on her two terms, she counts just getting into office as an accomplishment.

Newell, a longtime Democratic Party volunteer who said she had never considered running for office, reluctantly ran for Senate District 26 in 2008 as a “paper candidate” — meaning her name would be on the ballot, but it wasn’t really Newell expected that she would win — facing off against Republican former state Rep. Lauri Clapp.

The single mother said she discussed it with her two daughters — one was in high school at the time and one in college — and they encouraged her to run.

It was a long shot, Newell, 59, said.

The district was heavily Republican.

In the absence of money from the party or a large base, she and her volunteers knocked on 30,000 doors.

“We talked and talked and talked and talked to people,” Newell said.

The race was close — she won by about half a percentage point, barely averting an automatic recount. She didn’t know for sure that she had won until two weeks after the election.

When she ran for re-election in 2012, it was a different story. The district — which includes, among other areas, Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village and small portions of Centennial and Aurora — had been slightly reconfigured to make it more evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats.

As an incumbent, Newell beat Republican challenger Dave Kerber by 8 percentage points, an accomplishment she chalks up to working to appeal to Republicans and independents as well as Democrats.

“I had worked really hard, knowing how purple the district is,” she said.

When it comes to working across the aisle, Newell has a fan in Greg Reinke, president of the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association and a Littleton business owner.

“What was great about Linda is she got involved with the communities she was serving,” he said.

“I’m a Republican,” Reinke added.

“And I can’t say enough good things about her.”

Newell, who grew up in Orange County, California, credits her background in human resources and conflict resolution with her success in finding common ground. She said the vast majority of her bills had bipartisan support.

“I made a commitment not to look at the letter after a person’s name,” she said. “We are just all humans trying to do the best we can at home, at work, in our communities.”

When it comes to achievements in the Legislature, Newell is most proud of reforming zero-tolerance discipline policies in the state’s school system.

“One, it’s not effective, and two, it disproportionately affects kids of color,” she said, noting that children who are suspended from school often are more likely to find themselves in the juvenile justice system.

The daughter of a psychologist father and schoolteacher mother, she has also focused on child welfare and mental health issues, including sponsoring the “Zero Suicide” bill passed earlier this year. The bill encourages health care facilities to train staff to recognize warning signs of suicide.

Barbara Becker, director of government relations and community partnerships at AllHealth Network, formerly Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, said Newell has been a passionate friend to mental health causes.

“She took the time to really understand what the issues are,” Becker said. “She will be sorely missed in the Legislature.”

Frustrations of Newell’s include having bills die in committee, particularly in the last two years, when Democrats have been the minority in the state Senate. One that sticks out is a bill she pushed to provide additional resources for foster kids who want to go to college that didn’t make it through committee even after she pared it down in compromise.

Newell is currently co-producing a documentary on the state legislative process with Republican state Sen. Kevin Lundberg, filmed during this year’s legislative session. She hopes that Rocky Mountain PBS will air it.

“I think we’ve seen a huge challenge with people understanding their government,” Newell said.

She’s considering a series of short educational documentaries as her next venture.

Meanwhile, Newell’s replacement in District 26 is a fellow Democrat, Daniel Kagan, of Cherry Hills Village. Kagan, who will be sworn in to office in January, defeated Littleton Republican Nancy Doty in November.

Newell says she’s been approached to run for higher offices, but she isn’t sure what her political future might hold.

“I’m old enough to know never to say ‘never,’ ” she said.

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December 30, 2016

Toy drive wraps up with 900 donations

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office volunteers prepare toys for community delivery

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Confetti-like shreds of wrapping paper decorated the tables and floor of the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office meeting room as volunteers put the last few wrapped packages into delivery bags.

Though they had just spent the past two hours wrapping more than 900 toys donated to the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office toy drive, the 65 volunteers remained in good spirits.

“Our kids aren’t here for Christmas this year, so doing this is our Christmas,” Conie Muhle said while looking at her husband fiddle with the tape dispenser.

The donated clothes and toys, wrapped on Dec. 21, were delivered to individuals in Arapahoe County throughout Christmas weekend. Of the 154 recipients, 11 were senior citizens and 143 were local children.

Toy drive recipients are nominated by officers who met families in need throughout the year.

Natasha Romero, school resource officer for the Arapahoe County Sherriff ’s Office, said she nominated 48 children from the 16 elementary schools she oversees.

“We look for members of our community who are having a difficult time,” Romero said. “We help people who may need a little more assistance during the holiday season.”

Six gifts were given to each recipient thanks to generous donations from the community. Jeppesen donated $,000, Walmart donated $2,000 and Toys “R” Us donated $1,000.

Dr. Donald Gibson from Belleview Chiropractic held a toy drive at his office. He said that a few hundred toys were donated to his office alone. After such a response, Gibson, his wife and their four daughters decided to volunteer to wrap the gifts.

“My patients are very generous,” Gibson said. “The wrapping is all part of it. When someone is willing to give gifts and toys to families less fortunate, giving back in any amount is the right thing to do.”

Meredith Garnsey, 11, and her sister, Mary, joked with their family while wrapping their gifts during the gift wrapping event at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 21.

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‘We created our own buzz in the beer community’ Resolute Brewing Co. in Centennial features award-winning brews

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Clifton Oertli started brewing beer with his dad in elementary school, he had no idea the hobby would turn into his future business.

But decades later, he would join forces with two high school classmates and it would become just that.

Oertli, Grayson Heller and Matt Davis graduated from Columbine High School in the early 2000s. About two years ago, they, along with their friend Derek Peters, were ready to make a change from their post-college careers working as accountants, bankers and engineers.

The four decided to join forces to pursue their passions: craft beer and community.

Resolute Brewing Co. opened its doors in Centennial in August, with the slogan “community, craft, culture.”

“It is a dream come true,” Oertli said.

“When you can make your passion your career — I think that is what everybody longs for. Also, getting to drink beer at eight in the morning is a great thing…

All of us owners have always loved beer and have been home brewing. It is so cool to see these recipes we have dreamt of pour into the community.”

During Resolute’s grand opening, people lined out the door, said Andrew Duvall, Resolute’ s community sales manager. The first day, the brewery sold an equivalent of 100 kegs of beer.

“We created our own buzz in the beer community,” Duvall said.

Community Clifton Oertli said he tries to schedule two charity events at the brewery every month.

On Black Friday, Resolute held a charity event for The Rebels Project, raising more than $3,500. The nonprofit organization was created by Columbine High School shooting survivors to help people who have experienced traumatic events, such as mass shootings.

The brewery also recently raised more than $1,000 to assist with the purchase of a cart to help an older three-

Resolute’s head brewer, Zac Rissmiller, is the artist behind the craft beer at the brewery in Centennial.

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“We as business owners and community members have been blessed in this community,” Oertli said. “We grew up here so we wanted to find ways to give back.”

Craft The beer, which the Resolute website states comes “from the enchanted lands of Beertopia on unicorn-fueled jetpacks,” is the product of brewer Zac Rissmiller, a fellow Columbine grad.

Rissmiller has won awards for his brews, including the silver medal in the 2015 Great American Beer Festival and medals in the 2014 and 2015 All Colorado Beer Festival in the pale ale category.

“Our head brewer Zac is focused on brewing stylistic beers,” Oertli said.

“You never know what you can come up with. He is a beer savant.”

Oertli defines a stylistic beer as a brew someone can predict the taste of before they try it. He said that beer has style guidelines, making it easy to be able to guess the taste by hearing its name. For example, an IPA is associated with the taste of hops.

The website lists 12 home-brewed

Resolute Brewery’s taproom is filled with custom-made furniture. Trivia nights and live music fill the space several nights a week. beers on tap, including Resolute Hefeweizen, which won gold at the All Colorado Beer Festival and Resolute Colorado Roots Blonde, which Men’s Journal listed as one of the top 17 beers at the Great American Beer Festival.

Culture The brewery is located in an intimate taproom at 7286 S. Yosemite St. The round bar built in the center of the room was created to generate a sense of

community, Duvall said.

Resolute Brewery is dog friendly and family friendly. It is the fifth craft brewery in Centennial. Resolute is located to serve the residential area to the west and the business crowd to their east.

“We are resolute in everything we do,” Duvall said. “We go out of our way to make sure our guests feel like guests. We are still new and still learning, but it is important to always be learning in this business.”

NEWS IN A HURRY Recycle your Christmas trees South Suburban and the City of Littleton are offering a free Christmas Tree recycling at Willow Spring Service Center, 7100 S. Holly St. in Centennial, and Cornerstone Park, 5150 S. Windmere St. Trees can be dropped off at any time during the day between Dec. 26 and Jan. 16. The trees will be turned into mulch and used for landscaping throughout the district and city of Littleton.

Residents can obtain free mulch starting Dec. 30 on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the northwest corner of South Prescott Street and West Prentice Avenue. Residents load

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Call South Suburban at 303-721-8478 or the City of Littleton at 303-795-3863 for more information.

when transferring from an accredited kindergarten or first grade or if the student meets the state criteria for gifted and talented identification.

LPS accepts applications for kindergarten Littleton Public Schools will begin accepting applications for early access to kindergarten and first grade in January for the 2017-18 school year.

Applications will be accepted until April 1.

The application can be found online at www.littletonpublicschools.net/ content/early-access. Early access allows students who do not meet the entrance-age requirement to apply

Centennial NEXT survey Part three of the Centennial NEXT survey is now available online. The surveys are made to collect feedback from Centennial residents and businesses to help establish priorities for the city through 2030.

Visit www.centennialco.gov/centennialnext for more information.

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Free service will run from 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 7 a.m. on Jan. 1. RTD is partnering with Coors Light and Coors Distributing Company to offer the rides.

Because of fireworks displays, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be no service on D, F and H rail lines between the Theatre District/ Convention Center and the 18th and California stations, as well as limited MallRide service on the 16th Street Mall.

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Littleton restaurant space once again dishing up meals

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

More than three years of vacancy at the former Jose’s Restaurant in downtown Littleton came to an end this month with the opening of The Alley.

With a style dubbed “Mountain Mexican,” the new bar and restaurant shares the building at 2420 W. Main St. with Bristlecone Construction.

“Mountain Mexican is our version of Mexican,” said restaurant general manager Tommy Scarbrough. “It’s smoked, it’s smothered, it’s hearty.”

Menu items include quesadillas with smoked pork or chicken, steak fajitas and various tacos and tostadas. Drinks include hyper-local beer

offerings from Locavore Beer Works, 38 State Brewing Company and Grist Brewing Company.

Bristlecone owns The Alley as well, and company President Zach Smith tapped fellow Littleton native and restaurant industry veteran Scarbrough to run it.

Scarbrough came to The Alley from Yard House in Lakewood, and wasn’t sure about the switch.

“It’s small, and Yard House is huge, and I felt like I was on a certain path,” the Heritage High School graduate said.

That path began when he was a teenager, washing dishes at a South Broadway restaurant. With the exception of a stint in the Navy, he’s worked

in the industry ever since.

He has experience in downtown Littleton as well, at Tavern Littleton.

The Alley has a slightly different approach to food preparation than other restaurants in the area — its kitchen is located in a truck parked in the back, surrounded by a patio with outdoor tables and a fire pit, maximizing space on the inside.

Scarbrough likened the approach to that employed by many of the area’s breweries that don’t have kitchens, but have food trucks set up shop outside. But The Alley’s truck doesn’t go anywhere. The truck also serves up breakfast burritos and churro doughnuts beginning at 8 a.m.

“I think what we’re offering is differ-

ent than anything else on the street,” Scarbrough said.

Inside, the decor pays homage to Littleton’s past, with photos of old businesses and local figures, including city founder Richard Little, the Beers Sisters’ dairy, the Littleton Hose Boys volunteer fire department and Browning’s Barbershop, which is believed to have occupied the Alley’s building around the turn of the 20th century.

“It’s kind of a nice trip down Littleton historical lane,” Scarbrough said.

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s I prepared to write this column and thought about the best message I could share with the community to help plan and prepare for 2017, I thought about some of the lessons I have learned from Zig Ziglar over the years.

And then as I began writing, I remembered that Zig’s son Tom Ziglar has also tremendously impacted my life and has also been a great friend, mentor and brother.

So instead of me paraphrasing lessons learned, I thought I would interview Tom Ziglar and have him share some ideas on how we can plan and prepare for a better than good 2017. Here are Tom’s thoughts: MN: One of my personal sources of

inspiration over the years has been your philosophy of Purity, Simplicity and Transparency. How has this philosophy made a difference in your personal, professional, and spiritual journey?

TZ: This approach has really helped me make good choices. I ask myself this question: Is what I am about to read, listen to, eat, do, talk about … etc. going to help me be more “pure?” Will I willingly be transparent about it? If the answer is no, don’t do it!

MN: What advice would you give someone who would like to incorporate the same philosophy in their own journey in 2017?

TZ: It all starts with your mental input.

Choose carefully what you allow into your mind. Input determines Outlook, Outlook determines Output, Output determines Outcome. It’s simple really, your mental input determines your outcome in life.

Choose it wisely, and guard against the negative.

MN: Goal setting has always been such a huge part of the Ziglar message and life lessons. Again, as we look to 2017, what recommendations do you have for our community to help them set and achieve their goals?

TZ: I believe that the fastest way to success is to replace bad habits with good SEE NORTON, P11

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was envisioning a visioning session when my word for 2017 became clear.

You may know that I eschew New Year’s resolutions, favoring instead a word I choose (or, as I keep finding out, it chooses me) as a focus for the coming year.

As I was preparing for a vision discussion about the coming year, I trusted that my word would soon be revealed … and it was: Trust.

My word for 2017 is “trust,”

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both as a noun and a verb. I will have trust and I will earn trust. “Breathe,” my word for 2016, was the first verb in the five years I’ve been doing this, so it seems fitting that 2017’s word should be both.

I trust that my endeavors in the coming year will happen in the most optimal way.

I trust that I will be worthy of the trust of others – people I love and people who love SEE DORAY, P11

his might come as a surprise.

The color red is often used as a signal for a motorist to stop.

Not only that, red is often used as a signal for a QUIET motorist to come DESPERATION to a complete stop.

This is fascinating stuff.

Red wasn’t chosen, it turns out, because someone’s girlfriend had red hair, or someone attended the University of Craig Marshall Nebraska.

There are Smith plenty of reasons, good ones too, why red was chosen.

Red is one of the three “primary” colors. The other two are blue and yellow.

Red is regarded as a “warm” color.

Blue, on the other hand, is regarded as a “cool” color.

Warm colors optically advance, and cool colors optically recede.

So it wouldn’t make sense — would it? — if stoplights were blue. They wouldn’t be as easy to see, but I have to admit, they

would be better-looking.

One of the reasons why the color red is used for stoplights is that red light molecules don’t scatter as much as the molecules of other colors, so they travel the greatest distances through rain and fog.

This is called “Rayleigh scattering.” It was named after Lord Rayleigh, a British physicist, according to Brigham Young University.

If you have been to a paint store, you know that there are lots and lots of reds in a wide range of tints, tones, shades, and intensities.

There are more reds than you can count.

Pink is a low-intensity red.

I don’t think the color committee considered pink for a minute when they were deciding on a stoplight color, do you? But it would be relevant now, wouldn’t it?

No, the red they chose is a robust red Traffic lights are red, green, and yellow.

Can you name which color is on top, which color is in the middle, and which color is on the bottom?

I had to look it up.

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habits. My encouragement for 2017 is to start each day with these three really good habits. First, start the day with two chairs. One for you and one for God. Ask your creator these three questions: Do you know my circumstances? (Yes, He is God).

God, are you big enough to handle them? And finally, God, what is the plan? And then be quiet and listen.

Second, dedicate 1 percent of your time, just 14 minutes a day, planning your dreams, goals and priorities for the day, do this first thing in the morning. I challenge you to find anyone who does this already who says it is not the most powerful thing they do all day. Third, invest at least 20 minutes a day listening to or reading information that is going to lift you up and improve your life physically, mentally and spiritually.

MN: A few years ago you developed the Ziglar Legacy Certification program. Why did you develop this program and why are you so passionate about it?

TZ: We estimate that in Dad’s life he impacted over 250 million people with his philosophy and teachings.

One thing we know for certain is that the world needs hope and encouragement now more than ever.

Because of this we created our ZLC program to equip others to carry on Dad’s life-changing message by teaching, training, speaking and

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Some days, it doesn’t seem to matter what color they are, because no one pays any attention to them.

We run red lights all the time.

Some of us, knowing we drive foolishly, must actually budget at least one automobile accident every year.

“Darlene, it’s your turn to wreck the car.”

Otherwise, why do we speed?

Tailgate? Make calls? Reach for french fries? Risk our lives and endanger others — and run red lights?

That brings me to my other theory, and it’s a harsh one. There is no other way to explain it.

We co-exist with many, many thoughtless, rude, self-absorbed, entitled, oblivious, drip-dry, hedgeborn, fly-bitten, clown-milking jerks.

coaching our core life-changing programs. We want to change the world and we need help! We have certified over 200 people in 16 different countries so far and we have just barely touched the surface.

When I first met Tom Ziglar back in 1998, I asked him this question before we parted company, “Tom, so tell me, what was it like growing up as Zig Ziglar’s son?” Tom’s eyes proudly filled with loving tears as he replied, “It was amazing and wonderful.” I hope you caught the sentence above where Tom shared that the Ziglar message has impacted more than 250 million people around the globe. If 250 million people can experience a positive change, I think we can too by applying some of Tom’s advice above.

So how about you? Are you ready for 2017 physically, mentally and spiritually? If you visit www.ziglar. com you may find some great information that can help you set, reach, and exceed your goals for 2017. If you would like more information about this column or how to get in touch with the folks at Ziglar, please send me an email at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can set goals and work towards living a life of purity, simplicity and transparency, it really will be a better than good week.

DORAY FROM PAGE 10

me, people I admire, people of integrity and decency.

I trust that I will be gladdened, saddened, angered, touched and moved throughout the year, and that I will handle all of these with aplomb.

I trust that I will make other people happy and that, when I inevitably anger or sadden them, I will have carefully considered the outcomes.

I trust that I’ll be doing purposeful work that both affords me financial stability and does good for other people.

I trust that I will make a difference in at least one person’s life, and that I will be aware of and grateful for the presence of others in mine.

I trust that new people will come

into my life, and that I will meet the loss of any others with peace.

I trust that peace will come to more people and to more places on the earth in 2017.

I trust that the checks and balances in our system of government will function as they are meant to, that the business of being a billionaire will not take precedence over the import of being the president, and that someone takes away his Twitter account before “Saturday Night Live” does another skit.

I recognize this is a lot of trusting, which could be a challenge because trust doesn’t come all that easily to me. The new year will have its trials, no doubt, but everything will turn out in the most optimal way.

Trust me.

Andrea Doray is a writer who is perhaps a little too trusting, after all. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

Accountants, ventriloquists, sea captains, soccer moms, closet organizers. Varoom.

According to Forbes, “Red-light running was the leading cause of urban crashes in the United States in 2013. At least 697 people were killed in an accident that involved running a red light, while an estimated 127,000 were injured.

Some 3.7 million drivers received a violation for driving through a red light.”

The top five cities for red-light running in 2015 were Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago. Denver ranked 10th.

I live near the intersection of University and East Wildcat Reserve Parkway. It’s a great place to pick up damaged auto parts.

I suggest you arrive about 4 or 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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New Year’s Eve celebration options for families Sometimes it’s tough keeping children up all the way until midnight, but fortunately there are plenty of daytime activities where families can celebrate 2017 early.

The Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood and Standley Lake branches of Jeffco Libraries all have free activities going on during the day to celebrate the holiday, with Golden, Lakewood and Standley Lake hosting a balloon drop at noon.Go to www.Jeffcolibrary.org to register.

Families looking for more active options can head to The Rink at Belmar, 464 S. Teller St., where there will be a skating performance by the Mountain Edge Figure Skating Club from 10:50 a.m. to 11:20 p.m., followed a New Year’s Eve countdown at noon.

Admission is $9.50 for adults, $7.50 for children, $5 for entrance without skate rental and veterans, and free for children 2 and younger and for seniors 65 and older.

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The year 2016 is just days away from ending, and there are all kinds of activities, both fun and necessary, that people need to think about.

There’s questions of if one should go to a party, throw one, or just stay off the roads altogether? And if one does decide to go out, what are the options, and the best way to get there?

Is there even a point to making New Year’s resolutions?

And after all the celebrating, there is still the Christmas trees and decorations to take down, but what’s the best way to get rid of these items?

To help make the transition from one year to the next a little easier, we tackled some of these questions for our readers. Thank us later.

New Year’s Eve celebration options for adults

For families with older children, For those wanting a quiet and reGolden Mount Vernon Country laxing evening, Parker’s Elev 5900 Club has plans for both children Kitchen and Bar, 19751 E. Mainand their parents. street, will be ringing in the New For the parents, there is an $85, Year with a wine dinner, beginning four-course dinner and compliat 6:30 p.m. mentary Champagne toast at “This is something we’ve done for midnight, plus music by Chris the past several years, and it’s usuDaniels and The Kings and apally done by 10 p.m.,” said Richard petizers.

Esper, owner of the restaurant. “It The country club will be hostwas designed so that if people want ing a to go separate out later event for in the children evening ages 4 they to 14 at can, or GO Banking Rates conducted a survey at the end of $25 per if they 2015 to see what the most popular resolutions for 2016 child, want to were. The most popular answers are as follows: which go out includes but be Enjoy life to the fullest Save more, spend less pizza, home snacks before Live a healthier lifestyle Pay down debt and the drinks, roads Lose weight Spend more time with games get bad, family and friends and this also movies. works.”

Top New Year’s resolutions

Tree cleanup As people begin taking down their holiday decorations, one of the biggest questions is often what to do with the tree, especially if someone wants to keep the tree out of a landfill.

Lakewood is just one community that offers tree recycling to its residents as a way to environmentally dispose of Christmas trees.

“Recycling allows the tree to be put to a positive use after the holidays and its primary purpose has been met,” wrote Steve Carpenter, Parks Manager in the

Options for New Year’s Eve events, travel and cleanup

city’s Parks Division, in an email interview. “If it just gets tossed in the trash it ends up in a landfill, and no further benefit is derived from it and it contributes to a growing refuse problem.”

Recycled trees are chipped up, and the mulch is available to residents and any leftovers will be used for park operations.

Arvada and Westminster will also offer tree recycling to residents, and Douglas County will have tree recycling locations in Parker, Castle Rock, and Highlands Ranch.

The theme for the year’s dinner is Red-White-Pink Masquerade, and will feature six courses of food and wine, as well as unlimited Champagne.

Reservations are required, and are $89 per person.

“New Year’s is one of the busier nights of the year for us,” Esper added. “We’re glad to be a place people can go to celebrate with friends.”

Westminster’s Hoffbrau, 9110 Wadsworth Parkway, has performances from The Corporation and Wash Park beginning at 9 p.m. and going to 1 a.m. A ticket to the event is $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and also includes party favors and Champagne.

If a night at the theater sounds better Lakewood The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., is performing Arthur Miller’s “A View From the Bridge,” followed by a New Year’s Eve party after the show. Tickets are $30.

Traveling safe during the holiday For the eighth year in a row, the RTD is partnering with Coors Light and Coors Distributing Company to offer free rides on New Year’s Eve on all regularly-scheduled bus and rail service, as well as Access-aRide and SkyRide services.

The free service begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 and ends at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1.

“We want to remind the community to ring in the New Year safely and take advantage of Coors Light Free Rides,” said David Genova, General Manager and CEO of RTD, in a statement.

Service will operate on a Saturday schedule on New Year’s Eve and a Sunday/holiday schedule on New Year’s Day. Passengers should check both the late night weekday schedule and the early morning Sunday/holiday schedule for trips after midnight on New Year’s Eve. Service hours will not be extended.

For fare and schedule information, visit www.rtd-denver.com or call RTD Customer Care at 303299-6000 or TDD 303-299-6089 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

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Monumental Calder sculptures coming to Denver A special collection of monumental works by American sculptor Alexander Calder will take root amidst the flowers at Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street, from April 28 through Sept. 24, 2017. Alfred Pacquement, honorary director of Musee Sonya Ellingboe National d’Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou in Paris is curator of the exhibit, organized in conjunction with the Calder Foundation, New York. It will not be seen anywhere else. Although Calder is especially known for his mobiles, the majority on works in this exhibit will be stabiles, made of bolted steel plates.

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created by Arapahoe Community College Fine Art students — is displayed at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts in the Annex Building at ACC’s Littleton campus through Jan. 13. Holiday hours: closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2. Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays Through Fridays. The campus is at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

New for all ages “Siren Song: a Pirate Odyssey,” a comedy inspired by the classic story of the Odyssey, with the sorts of twists that Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver, excels in, will be presented at 1 and 3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. In the 12th year of creating multigenerational tales for family theater, award-winning Buntport actors produce each segment based on a song suggested the previous month by the audience. It features a “theme shanty” by local band Chimney Choir and tells of feisty gods, notorious mortals, idiosyncratic sea beasts and untold monsters. Ticket: $8 ($7 online), buntport.com, 720-946-2015.

Stay fit Chuze Fitness, opening at 8996 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, in January, offers free one-year basic memberships to all teachers, administrators and support staff in Littleton Public Schools and Lakewood (south Jeffco schools) or private schools. Sign up from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturdays, Sundays, 720-502-4035, chuzefitness.com/gym-locations/ co/littleton/.

History buffs: Plan ahead The annual Saving Places Conference, “Preservation in a Changing Colorado,” will be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

Colorado Preservation Inc. is taking registrations. Dates: Feb. 1-4, 2017. Speakers, sessions on many aspects of preservation — local and national. (Building local support, fiscal realities, advocacy, sustainable tourism, and more.) Information: savingplacesconference.org

Unknown writers?

The Denver Women’s Press Club sponsors the Unknown Writers Contest, starting Jan. 1, with cash prizes and constructive comments to entrants in nonfiction, fiction and poetry. Open to Colorado residents, age 18 and over, whose work has never appeared with a paid byline.

Deadline is Feb. 22. All entrants invited to a reception at the clubhouse on April 9. Fees: $25, fiction and nonfiction; $15, poetry. Limits: 2,000 words fiction and nonfiction, 40 words poetry. See: dwpconline. org/outreach/unknown-writerscontest/.

Reminder to photographers The 51st Annual “Eye of the Camera” Photography Competition entries are invited by the Littleton Fine Arts Board. Deadline: midnight January 6, 2017. Open to Colorado artists. Juror is Randy Brown.

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CURTAIN TIME Don Quixote “Man of La Mancha” by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh plays Jan. 6 to 22, presented

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Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $20-$35, performancenow.org or 303-987-7845.

Oz, but different “The Wiz,” adapted from Frank L. Baum’s “Wizard of Oz,” will be presented by Ignite Theatre Jan. 7 to 29 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. William F. Brown and Charlie Smalls retell the story set in the context of African-American culture.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets, $28/$26, ignitetheatre.com, 866-811-4111. Keith Rabin Jr. and Amy Osatinski are co-directors, with Brandon Bill as music director and Carlos Jimenez as choreographer.

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Bird counts offer feathered fun as calendar changes Audubon events set at Roxborough, around Denver metro area

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Dec. 31 and Jan 1 are the days when local birders will head outside to check on the numbers of feathered friends living and eating and bringing color to our parks, back yards and riverbanks.

The first Christmas Bird Count was proposed in 1900 as an early Audubon Club alternative to the annual Christmas “Side Hunt,” in which hunters

competed to see who could shoot the most songbirds and mammals in a day.

Today, international bird conservation organizations participate and share information on both migratory birds and those who stay in place year-round.

Beginner and intermediate birders are welcome to join local counts and provide data through Cornell University’s renowned ornithology program, which compiles and disseminates it.

Audubon’s 2015 “State of the Birds” report estimated that by 2080, 314 species might be threatened, or possibly extinct, due to loss of habitat and climate change. We read about how migratory birds may arrive too early in a location, before their food sources are ready, for instance.

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Walking distance and difficulty of trails varies. Many areas will involve mostly driving, with stops along the way.

• On Jan. 1, the Denver Urban Christmas Count will take place over a large area, with different leaders: Visit the Denver Audubon website for locations and contact information: denveraudubon.org. (Levels of difficulty are described in the chart.)

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Try It Tuesday: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Unit 200. Explore technology and science topics. No registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math. No registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Presented by Active Minds. Program traces history of the game, and also covers some of the sport’s present-day challenges and opportunities, including concussions and fantasy football. Call 303-542-7279 to RSVP. Drawing is Creative and Fun Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Ages 18 and older. Presented by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County. Led by artist Victoria Kwaskinski. Go to http://www.heritage-guild.com/ current-workshops.html. Contact Mary kay Jacobus, mkstudio@comcast.net or 303-594-4667.

Art of Bragging for Authors: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Colorado Auto Dealers Association, 190 E. Speer Blvd.

Writers learn how to brag and how to use brag statements to increase books sales and build a reputation. Continental breakfast included. Contact Author U at www.authoru.org, info@ authoru.org, or 720-588-9838.

Parker Non-Fiction Book Club: 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 in Event Hall B on the second floor of the Parker Library. Early arrivals can meet at 6:30 p.m. in the magazine section. January’s topic is the women of the Supreme Court; come prepared to talk about what impressed you about the woman you chose. Contact Evelyn Poulo at evelyn.poulo@gmail. com. The Monday, Feb. 13 meeting topic is the influence of the uber wealthy on politics (reading suggestions: “Dark Money”

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enza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry. Join the conversation of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for details on location.

Mystery Book Discussion, Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. The Thursday Mystery Group will discuss “The Fixer,” by Joesph Finder. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

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Jan. 12. Children who will be 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2017, may register for kindergarten. Call Aubrey at 303-387-5157.

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PACE Center Blood Drive: 9:3011:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 and Friday, Jan. 20, at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. In the bloodmobile. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

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SPORTS COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA ALL-SOUTH METRO FOOTBALL TEAM

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Quarterbacks • Dylan McCaffrey, 6-5, 200, senior, Valor Christian: Led Eagles to the 5A state championship. The Michigan commit passed for 2,796 yards and 31 touchdowns with a 122.7 quarterback rating. He also ran for 10 TDs. • Judd Erickson, 6-4, 208, senior, Mountain Vista: Led the state with 3,255 yards and threw for 33 touchdowns while putting together a 105.4 passer rating.

Running backs • Kobe Eller, 5-8, 170, senior, Highlands Ranch: Eller was the top south metro-area rusher with 1,590 yards, averaging 144.5 yards a game and 6.6 yards per carry.

• Mikey Thomas, 5-10, 180, senior, Ponderosa: He rushed for 846 yards and 12 TDs, completed 2-of-4 passes for 38 yards, caught 23 passes for 193 yards and three TDs, made 53 tackles, had three interceptions and totaled 141 yards in returns.

Wide receivers • Nick Ciccio, 6-2, 170, senior, Lutheran: He led the state with 1,307 receiving yards. He had 90 receptions and 12 touchdowns and averaged 14.5 yards per catch for the Lions.

• Dimitri Stanley, 6-0, 178, junior, Cherry Creek: Stanley sparked an injury-depleted Bruins offense with 65 receptions for 970 yards and 13 touchdowns.

• Tristen Dean, 5-10, 160, senior, Mountain Vista: He was the favorite receiver for Erickson’s passes, making 65 receptions for 758 yards and nine touchdowns.

Tight End • John Carlson, 6-1, 215, senior, Heritage: Two-way player who averaged 12.9 yards on his 31 catches.

Offensive Line • Blake Caretta, 6-3, 265, junior, Arapahoe: This bruising lineman is starting to draw a lot of attention from major colleges.

• Nolan Laufenberg, 6-4, 295, senior, Castle View: He is repeat All-South Metro selection and decided last year to concentrate of playing football instead of baseball.

• Heston Paige, 6-5, 275, senior, ThunderRidge: The University of Colorado commit anchored a Grizzlies line that rushed for 193 yards per game.

• Matt McClurg, 6-5, 300, senior, Heritage: This standout performer will play in the Blue-Grey All-American game on Jan. 21 in Oakland, California.

• Hayden Courier, 6-0, 225, senior, Valor Christian: Was part on an offensive line that helped the Eagles averaged 422 yards per game in total offense.

All-purpose player • Trey Windham, 6-0, 205, senior, Cherry Creek: Moved from running back to quarterback because of injuries and helped the Bruins by averaging 103.3 passing yards a game and 18 TDs and rushing for 676 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Defensive line • Noah Elliss, 6-5, 320, senior, Valor Christian: The highly-recruited nose guard was a force on the defensive line. He was disruptive and hard to block, finishing with two sacks and 46 tackles.

• Jonathan Van Diest, 6-2, 235, senior, Cherry Creek: The University of Colorado commit and four-year starter for the Bruins had 74 tackles and 6.5 sacks before a broken arm sent him to the sidelines.

• Tate Wildeman, 6-6, 225, junior, Legend: He had 40 tackles, which included seven sacks.

Valor Christian quarterback Dylan McCaffrey surveys the coverage in the state championship game against Pomona.

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PAUL DISALVO

No limits for this talented crew

ough choices abound when it comes time to choose Colorado Community Media’s annual All-South Metro Football Team.

With so much talent in the area, it’s difficult to whittle the list down to something resembling the actual number of players on a football field.

This year’s team features 29 players, who were selected by the Colorado Community Media sports staff, with input from area coaches.

In a couple of cases, we decided not to choose between two great options. The team features two quarterbacks, both electrifying players. And when it came to the defensive player of the year, we’re giving you a double dose of hit and grit.

Offensive Player of the Year Dylan McCaffrey, Valor Christian’s senior quarterback, is Colorado Community Media’s South Metro Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Eagles to their second straight Class 5A state championship.

McCaffrey lived up to expectations.

He was following in the footsteps of older brothers Max and Christian and father Ed (a former standout for the Denver Broncos), and he was highly recruited before choosing the University of Michigan as his

Defensive Players of the Year Christian Elliss, a senior linebacker for Valor Christian, and Cherry Creek senior defensive lineman Jonathan Van Diest are the South Metro co-Defensive Players of the Year.

Elliss made some of his biggest plays in the final two games. He blocked a field goal that would have pushed Cherry Creek ahead and later, the Eagles added a field goal of their own in a 10-7 semifinal victory.

In the Eagles’ 30-14 win over Pomona in the state championship

SEE OFFENSE, P19

SEE DEFENSE, P19

Linebackers • Christian Elliss, 6-2, 205, senior, Valor Christian: Two-way player who made 60 tackles and was a factor in the playoffs for the state champion Eagles.

• Jack Pezdirtz, 6-1, 195, senior, Cherry Creek: The Bruins’ leading tackler with 92, including three sacks.

• Michael Brouillette, 6-0, 190, junior, Heritage: He averaged 12.2 tackles a game and was credited with 134 total tackles for the season.

• Will Rodgers, 6-5, 230, senior, Valor Christian: He spent a lot of time in opposing backfields with 11 sacks among his 35 tackles for the season.

Defensive backs • Aaron Kim, 6-0, 180, senior, Douglas County: He had six interceptions, which ranked third in Class 5A statistics.

• Ray Robinson, 6-2, 205, junior, Highlands Ranch: A player offensive coordinators had to account for as he made 43 tackles with one interception and seven passes deflected.

• Zach Hammer, 5-9, 160, senior, Mountain Vista: This free safety had 105 solo tackles and 121 total tackles with two interceptions and seven passes defended.

• Chris Shaw, 6-0, 160, junior, Ponderosa: He was a ball hawk with six interceptions and nine passes deflected to go along with 36 tackles.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Punter • Peyton Ross, 6-2, 180, junior, Chaparral: He averaged 38.9 yards on 35 punts, booted an 80-yarder and landed 11 punts inside the 20-yard line.

Placekicker • Brian Brogan, 5-8, 155, freshman, Valor Christian: Finished the season with 85 kicking points on 64 PATs and seven field goals — that included the winning field goal against Cherry Creek in the state semifinals.

Kickoff returner • Luke McCaffrey, 6-2, 180, sophomore, Valor Christian: This all-around player could fit in anywhere. He returned 11 kickoffs for an average of 26.9 yards.

Valor Christian’s Christian Elliss, right, puts pressure on Pomona’s quarterback in the state championship game. PAUL DISALVO

Cherry Creek’s Jonathan Van Diest (95) looks to make a play against Grandview early in the season.

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Punt returner • Hayden Fowkes, 5-10, 185, senior, Ponderosa: He returned 13 punts and averaged 20.1 yards per return.

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Here are some hopes for 2017 in prep sports OVERTIME

Jim Benton

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nother year is about to begin, and each new year brings a chance for change.

Here are my wishes for the new year, when it comes to area high school sports: For the Pomona football team, just one more win to cap off a championship season.

An olive branch for the Highlands Ranch and ThunderRidge football programs so they can get together, talk and maybe end their differences.

Contending football teams for Douglas County and Castle View, so that Castle Rock football gets back on the map.

No additional classifications added by the Colorado High School Activities Association. There are already too many.

OFFENSE FROM PAGE 18

future football home. Then, Valor got off to a 1-3 start, which focused more eyes on the program and its quarterback.

“We didn’t start well but we had a really tough schedule,” McCaffrey said. “It helped with the growth of me personally as well as our team.

“The expectations, you have to

For Westminster football, another season like 2015, which created so much spirit and excitement.

In baseball, that CHSAA finds a way to add a pitch-count scoreboard for the playoffs so discrepancies can be discussed before the final innings.

In soccer, that state playoff games can be determined without shootouts.

A couple seventh-inning hits so that Heritage’s baseball team can get out of the district tournament and advance to the double-elimination state tourney.

From a spectator’s viewpoint, a mercy rule for basketball.

That all coaches, especially wrestling coaches, can file results of dual meets, along with the major tournament results.

And rosters would really be helpful. High

push them aside. I know whatever kind of game I have, I have a family that loves me and I’m going to have some great friends that love me. The expectations are for the people that really aren’t with you the whole time.”

McCaffrey showed leadership and always seemed to make a needed play as the Eagles finished the season with 10 consecutive wins. He passed for 31 touchdowns and 2,796 yards and rushed for 10 scores and 579 yards.

— Jim Benton

From our family to yours...

school hockey, for one, has a great website for results.

Fun for cross country runners and 1,600-meter athletes in track — because it sure doesn’t look enjoyable for many runners at the end of races.

That somehow the state-qualifying golf tournaments will be 36-hole events instead of one-day 18-hole affairs.

In all sports, that rivalries continue in a competitive, but friendly fashion.

And most of all, a happy and healthy 2017 for everyone.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com or at 303-566-4083.

DEFENSE FROM PAGE 18

game, Elliss intercepted a pass to set up the Eagles’ go-ahead touchdown.

He finished the season with 65 total tackles, four sacks, the one key interception, two passes defended and two hurries. He is still considering his options for where he will play at the next level.

Van Diest didn’t play in the semifinal game against Valor after he broke his arm early in a first-round playoff game against Ralston Valley. It was the same arm he broke in the 2015 playoffs, ending that season.

But he still finished the season with 74 total tackles and 6.5 sacks in 10 games.

Van Diest has committed to play for the University of Colorado next fall.

— Jim Benton

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The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Public Notices Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0560-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Kevin Paul Orton Original Beneficiary(ies) Liberty Mortgage Corporation (Georgia) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust June 05, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 13, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2109492 Original Principal Amount $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $135,636.20

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A

Also known by street and number as: 3396 W Aksarben Ave, Littleton, CO 80123.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/01/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 09/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00015-3 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0560-2016 EXHIBIT A THAT PART OF BLOCK D, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE, THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTHLOWELL BOULEVARD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE LINE OF CURVE “0” AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE “0” TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 10 FEET CONVEYED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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0560-2016 EXHIBIT A THAT PART OF BLOCK D, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE, THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WEST AKSARBEN AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTH LOWELL BOULEVARD, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SOUTHLOWELL BOULEVARD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE LINE OF CURVE “0” AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID SECOND AMENDED PLAT OF CENTENNIAL ACRES, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE “0” TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9, THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 17, BLOCK 9 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 10 FEET CONVEYED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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Legal Notice NO.: 0560-2016 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0575-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) EUGENE L POWELL and MARLA D POWELL Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FPF WHOLESALE, A DIVISION OF STEARNS LENDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 17, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1049384 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 20, 2011 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1057342 Original Principal Amount $192,506.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $170,454.82 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A Also known by street and number as: 15700 E JAMISON DR 6-103, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

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The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 Also known by street and number as: 15700 David R. Doughty #40042 E JAMISON DR 6-103, ENGLEWOOD, CO Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 80112.

To advertise yourEve public notices call 303-566-4100 M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENJaneway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706TRUST. 9990 Attorney File # 16-012281 NOTICE OF SALE The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt setion provided may be used for that purpose. cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale ©Public Trustees' Association as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. of Colorado Revised 1/2015 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will 0575-2016 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince CONDOMINIUM UNIT 103, BUILDING 6, SAStreet, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the VANNAH, A CONDOMINIUM, ARAPAHOE highest and best bidder for cash, the said real COUNTY, COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARAGrantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the TION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in RESTRICTIONS OF SAVANNAH, RECORsaid Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of DED ON JULY 27, 2004, AT RECEPTION NO. Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale B4133216 AND THE FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO and other items allowed by law, and will issue to SAID COVENANTS RECORDED MAY 19, the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. B6075717 AND provided by law.

FIRST AMENDMENT TO FIFTH SUPPLEMENT RECORDED JULY 3, 2006, AT RECEPFirst Publication: 12/15/2016 TION NO. B6096776; AND ACCORDING TO Last Publication: 1/12/2017 THE FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMININame of Publication: Littleton Independent UM MAP RECORDED MAY 19, 2006, AT RECEPTION NO. B6075716, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A SPACE NO. 80 AND GARAGE 20C, COUNTY LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOOF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE Legal Notice NO.: 0575-2016 EXTENDED; First Publication: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A Name of Publication: Littleton Independent LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU PUBLIC NOTICE (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSALLEN, SWEET & CARTER, LLC URE PROCESS. 212 North Concord Minneapolis, Kansas 67467 Colorado Attorney General (785) 392-2105 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor allenandsweet@att.net Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 IN THE DISTRICT COURT www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov OF OTTAWA COUNTY, KANSAS SEE EXHIBIT A

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Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF Bella Irene Hardy, A Minor Child Case No. 16 AD 07 Pursuant to K.S.A. §59

DATE: 10/14/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in the District Court of Ottawa County, Kansas, by Keith Anderson for an absolute Decree of Adoption, and you are hereby required to plead to the Petition within 21 days in the District Court of Ottawa County, Minneapolis, Kansas. If you fail to plead or answer the Petition, judgment may be taken against you by the Petitioner.

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

ALLEN, SWEET & CARTER, LLC Joseph A. Allen #14705 Wade M. Carter #24526 212 North Concord Minneapolis, Kansas 67467 (785) 392-2105 /s/ Joseph A. Allen Attorney for Petitioner

Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 16-012281 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Legal Notice No.: 58357 First Publication: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

Legal Notice NO.: 0560-2016 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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DATE: 09/30/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/08/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General

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0575-2016 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION

CONDOMINIUM UNIT 103, BUILDING 6, SAVANNAH, A CONDOMINIUM, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF SAVANNAH, RECORDED ON JULY 27, 2004, AT RECEPTION NO. B4133216 AND THE FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO SAID COVENANTS RECORDED MAY 19, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. B6075717 AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO FIFTH SUPPLEMENT RECORDED JULY 3, 2006, AT RECEPTION NO. B6096776; AND ACCORDING TO THE FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED MAY 19, 2006, AT RECEPTION NO. B6075716, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE PARKING SPACE NO. 80 AND GARAGE 20C, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Strict rest may not be best idea for kids’ concussions Canadian study raises questions about common approach to care

BY LINDSEY TANNER ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strict rest may not be the best medicine for kids with concussions, a Canadian study found, challenging the idea that physical activity should be avoided until symptoms disappear.

A month after their concussions, ongoing or worse symptoms were more common in children and teens who were inactive during the week following injury, compared with those who engaged in physical activity during that first week. Activity was mostly light exercise including walking and swimming.

The results were similar even

among those who early on had three or more concussion symptoms, which can include nausea, headaches and confusion. Physical activity still seemed to reduce chances for lingering symptoms a month after the concussion.

“It’s still important to have caution in the immediate post-injury period,” said lead author Dr. Roger Zemek, an emergency medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

After a sports-related concussion, kids “should always be removed from play and not return that day.”

To avoid re-injury, kids should generally be sidelined from the sport or activity that led to the concussion until a doctor clears them to return, he said. But the study results suggest they can resume sports or other physical activities sooner than previously thought, he said.

The researchers surveyed about

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2,400 kids aged 5 to 18 treated for concussions in nine emergency departments in Canada. Most were sportsrelated injuries and most kids had at least one concussion symptom in the first week.

Results from the 2013-2015 study were published Dec. 20 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Current guidelines recommend rest until symptoms disappear to avoid additional concussions, which can increase chances for permanent brain damage. But an editorial published with the study says that advice “has resulted in some athletes resting for weeks or months, at which point rest may be less helpful and perhaps even harmful.”

The study authors say resuming physical activity may increase blood flow to the brain, while inactivity may deprive patients of not only that benefit but also the psychological benefits

of activities they enjoy.

Patients in the study and their parents were asked about symptoms and physical activity at seven and 28 days after the concussion In the early-activity group, 29 percent reported ongoing or worsening symptoms 28 days after concussions versus 40 percent of the group reporting no extra physical activity beyond daily living activities.

Among kids who reported having three or more symptoms in that first week, those who engaged in early physical activity regardless of intensity were 25 percent less likely to have ongoing or worse symptoms at 28 days than the no-activity group.

Zemek said more research is needed to determine the ideal timing and intensity of physical activity to recommend after a concussion “to provide the best balance between symptom resolution and safety.”